MAN ARRESTED FOR OPEN LEWDNESS

A 65 year old man from Snyder County has been arrested for exposing himself to minors in the doorway of his home at Countryside Village in Monroe Township in early November. According to North Central PA dot com, Selinsgrove State police say Michael Scott Brouse allegedly stood naked at his front door in view of a 17 year old girl who was on the porch of a neighbor.  Police charged Brouse with felony corruption of minors, indecent exposure and open lewdness.  His preliminary hearing is December 4^th.

HOUSE MOVING WILL CLOSE ROADWAY TODAY

Part of Route 61 will be closed for a short time starting this morning for a contractor to move an oversized load.  According to PennDOT, Wolfe House Movers, LLC.is moving a 90 thousand pound frame house that is 75-feet long, 33-feet wide and 18-feet tall.  Mount Carmel-Centralia Road will be closed between East Fifth Street in Mount Carmel Borough, Northumberland County and Myers Street in Centralia, Sugarloaf Township, Columbia County starting at 9am – the work is expected to take around 15 minutes weather permitting.  A detour using local roads will be in place.

LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT ACCREDITED

The Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association accredited the Mahoning Township Police Department recently after they were officially rewarded for their work this past July.  According to the Daily Item, the department is among about 13 percent of all 1,100 municipal police departments in Pennsylvania who have accreditation, and joins the PA State Police and Bloomsburg University Police – the only other accredited departments in a dozen North Central PA counties. Accredited departments renew the accreditation annually through self-assessment and every three years with a new set of assessors from the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.

VIGIL TO REMEMBER VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE

There will be a Community Vigil to Remember Victims of Gun Violence this coming Sunday at 4pm in Lewisburg.  According to the Standard Journal, co sponsors of the event include First Baptist Church on Third Street, where the vigil will be held, the CommUnity Zone of Lewisburg and Citizens for Gun Safety, a newly formed grassroots organization.  Organizers of the event say persons of all faith traditions or no faith traditions are welcome.  There will be readings with members of the community and musical selections with vigil starting indoors, ending with a candlelight procession outside to the front steps of the church to remember not only the victims of gun violence but also the survivors.

CONVICTED FELON ARRESTED AFTER CRASH FOR HAVING TWO GUNS

Two guns and numerous drugs were discovered inside the vehicle of a convicted felon after crashing it near Hughesville earlier this month. The accident happened in the 900 block of Holmes Road. 51 year old Donald Woodside was charged with 1^st Degree Felony Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, DUI and other charges. Woodside was released on $50,000 unsecured bail and is scheduled to appear in court in early December.

BERWICK WOMAN CHARGED WITH CHILD ENDANGERMENT

A Berwick woman who was awaiting an ambulance outside in her yard left her child behind in filthy conditions in October without telling authorities the 5 year old autistic girl was inside.  According to North Central PA dot com, 45 year old Angela M. Klum was taken to the hospital, but didn’t tell first responders about her daughter.  Briar Creek Township police said Klum’s sister and boyfriend found the girl alone and brought her to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville to meet up with the mother.  Police later interviewed the family at the home after discovering the non-verbal child lived in bad conditions and looked and smelled of filth.  Klum was charged with felony endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment, and is awaiting a preliminary hearing.

NEW SUPERINTENDENT AT KEYSTONE CENTRAL

A new Superintendent of Keystone Central School District is set to be appointed at a special voting meeting this week.  According to the Lock Haven Express, the school announced that Dr. Francis Redmon will take the superintendent reigns from Dr Jacquelyn Martin in February when her 5 year contract ends.  A US Navy veteran, Dr. Redmon has years of experience in teaching in science and math, as well as administration experience at the Quilcene School District in Washington where he was previously superintendent. He was chosen through a comprehensive national search and is expected to enter into a 4 and a half year contract with Keystone Central School District.

SENSORY SANTA EVENT IN DANVILLE NEXT MONTH

Kids who have health circumstances that keep them from comfortably attending mainstream public Christmas events, will have an opportunity to visit with Santa during a Sensory Santa event in the borough of Danville in December.  According to the Daily Item, Traveling Santa will make the special stop at the Shiloh United Church of Christ at 500 Bloom Street December 16^th from 1-4pm .  Get information online at hand in hand dot org and register by calling 717-887-6609.

SPORTS

NFL Monday Night Football
Bears 12              Vikings 10
NFL Thursday Night Football
Seattle @ Dallas 8:15pm Prime Video

NBA
Wizards 126                 Pistons 107
Trail Blazers 114         Pacers 110
76’ers 138                    Lakers 94
Jazz 114                        Pelicans 112
Nuggets 113                 Clippers 104

NHL
Panthers 5           Senators 0
Sabres 5              Rangers 1
Blue Jackets 5     Bruins 2
Avalanche 4        Lightning  1
Flames 2              Golden Knights 1
Sharks 2              Capitals 1
NHL Tonight
NY Islanders @ NJ  7pm
Carolina @ Philadelphia 7:30pm Hulu/ESPN+
Pittsburgh @ Nashville8pm
PIAA HS Football Semi-Finals

District 3 champ Steelton-Highspire and District 4 champ South Williamsport meet in a Class 1A semifinal at Shamokin High School at 7 p.m. Friday.

AMISH WEDDDING GUESTS ESCAPE BURNING VAN ON I-180

Over 50 Amish passengers and the driver of a travel bus all escaped serious injuries after the vehicle they were using caught fire Thursday morning off of I-180 in Muncy Township.  According to the Gazette, the group was heading to a wedding in New York State at about 4am and the driver exited at the Lycoming Mall Road  to check a problem since he smelled smoke.  After the occupants of the vehicle got off the bus, it was discovered that the brakes we on fire which spread to other parts of the bus. Muncy Fire authorities arrived to the whole bus on fire and took about 30 minutes to extinguish it.  Passengers were sheltered temporarily by first responders from UPMC Williamsport, but then the group was able to continue to their destination when another bus arrived.

BALLOTS MISSING DATES ON OUTSIDE ENVELOPE TO BE COUNTED

A judge in Harrisburg ruled Tuesday that mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania without accurate handwritten dates on their exterior envelopes must still be counted if they are received in time.  According to PennLive, U.S. District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter a Pres. Trump appointee, sided with the American Civil Liberties Union, which argued that refusing to count such ballots violates the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964, that says immaterial errors or omissions should not be used to prevent voting.  The GOP has repeatedly fought in court to get such ballots thrown out.

NEW TRAFFIC LIGHT FUNCTIONAL

There is a newly installed traffic signal at Fairfield Road and Brushy Ridge which has been fully activated this week after being in  flashing mode only.  Penn DOT recommends motorists drive with caution in the area while drivers get accustomed to the newly installed signal. The traffic signal work  at this intersection is part of a multi-year project that will reconstruct Fairfield Road from the intersection with Lycoming Mall Drive up to the Interstate 180 eastbound off ramp and will replace the structure carrying Lycoming Mall Drive over Bennetts Run.

DEER SEASON STARTS SATURDAY

Statewide firearms bear season that started on November 18^th, ended Friday.  According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the state’s north central region usually leads the state in bear harvests.  In 2022 the county with the highest number of bear taken was Tioga County with 187 and Lycoming coming in next at 152 with a limit of one bear per hunter during a licensed year.  Pennsylvania’s statewide firearms deer season starts tomorrow.  Go to pgc.pa.gov for information.

FATHER DOESN’T SEEK MEDICAL CARE AFTER JUVENILE SON IS SHOT

A father from Hepburn Township is facing child endangerment charges after one of his two juvenile sons shot the other in the buttocks October 14^th and the man didn’t seek medical care for him.  According to the Sun Gazette, Lycoming Regional Police say when the 7 year old boy fired the non life-threatening shot and struck the 11 year old,  35 year old Mark Anthony Dunlap Sr., refused him care and ordered the boys not to tell authorities about what really  happened.  After the injured boy was absent from school for a few days, kept from returning to the care of their mother, then discovered to have a bleeding wound by the school nurse, the boys told police the truth.  The 11 year old was treated November 5^th  at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre for the gunshot wound that still had bullet fragments in it. Dunlap admitted his role in the felony and was arraigned.  He posted 10 thousand dollars bail.

INJURY ACCIDENT NEAR ELYSBURG

There was an accident near Elysburg Tuesday that sent two people to the hospital.  According to the Press-Enterprise, the two drivers were injured when they collided on Route 487 between Elysburg and Paxinos, which closed the roadway for about an hour.  The wreck was reported near Industrial Park Road and there were reports of a dog that got loose from one of the vehicles around 1:30pm, but fire personnel caught the dog and kept him safe.  Ralpho Township police are investigating the crash.

MUNCY HIGH SCHOOL HOLDING COMMUNITY CLOSET DAY

Community Closet Day is coming to Muncy December 2^nd and Muncy High School Students are asking for help with their annual service project this year.  According to North Central PA dot com, the high school’s FBLA club works to support underprivileged community members by providing access to free, quality clothing through organized community donations. The event is free and open to the public who can bring new or lightly used clothing in clean condition  to the Ward L. Myers Elementary School gymnasium at125 New Street in Muncy December 2^nd from 9am til  noon. 

SUNBURY CITY BAND TO PLAY FREE CONCERT

The annual holiday concert performed by the Sunbury City Band is coming up December 3^rd.  The free concert will be at Zion Lutheran Church on the corner of Market and Fifth streets in Sunbury and will feature traditional holiday and Christmas tunes presented through  sacred, classical, popular and jazz genres.  The Sunbury City band will also perform today at the Sunbury Litefest .

SPORTS

NFL
Packers 29          Lions 22
Cowboys 45       Commanders 10
49’ers 31            Seahawks 13
NFL Today
Miami vs Jets 3pm Prime Video
NFL Sunday
Steelers vs Bengals 1pm CBS
Patriots vs NY Giants 1pm FOX
Cleveland @ Denver 4:05pm FOX
Buffalo @ Philadelphia 4:25pm CBS
Ravens vs LA Chargers 8:20pm NBC

NCAA Football Today
Memphis @ Temple 12pm ESPN
Penn State @ Michigan State 7:30pm NBC
NCAA Football SATURDAY
Ohio State @ Michigan  12pm FOX
Pitt @ Duke  12pm ACCN
Notre Dame @ Stanford 7pm


HS Football Friday
State Quarterfinals
AA – Bald Eagle Area @ Southern Columbia
Triple A –  Danville vs Wyomissing  @ Albright College – Reading, PA
Quad A – Juniata @ Selinsgrove
HS Football Saturday
Class A – Cambria Heights vs South Williamsport @ STA Stadium, Williamsport
NBA Today
Celtics vs Magic  2:30pm NBA TV
Heat vs Knicks 7:30 pm ESPN
Spurs vs Warriors 10pm ESPN

NHL
NY Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers 1pm NHL NET
Penguins vs Sabres 6pm TNT
NY Islanders vs Senators 7:30pm ESPN+
Avalanche vs Wild 8:30pm TNT

STABBING IN WILLIAMSPORT

A city woman is in custody today after police say she stabbed her boyfriend during an argument Monday morning in her Memorial Avenue apartment.  According to the Sun Gazette, 19 year old Anastasia Wingo called 911 saying she stabbed the victim, but the boyfriend told police the injuries were self-inflicted and was treated at the scene, denying more treatment.  Wingo was taken into custody for assault and committed to Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 10 thousand dollars bail. Paramedics say they returned to the scene an hour later and transported the boyfriend to UPMC Williamsport for treatment of injuries.

POLICE SEEK HIT AND RUN SUSPECT

Police are seeking a Hit and Run driver who crashed into a shed structure in Turbotville last Wednesday night in Northumberland County.  According to North Central PA dot com, State police at Milton said witnesses told them the driver of a red sedan with a loud muffler smashed into the shed and fled south afterwards near Locust Lane and the intersection with Washington Street.  Police say the passenger side of the vehicle will have damage and the car is missing a passenger side mirror.  If you have information call State police barracks a 570-524-2662.

PENNDOT CLOSING DMV FOR THANKSGIVING

All DMV locations will be closed this Thursday and Friday to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday, this includes the Harrisburg service center on South Front Street.  According to PennDOT, all driver and vehicle products, including forms, publications and driver training manuals will still be available online at www.dmv.pa.gov.  Online services are available 24/7 and there is no additional cost for using these services.]

FREE THANKSGIVING MEALS IN THE AREA THIS WEEK

There are several places in Lycoming County that are providing free Thanksgiving meals this Thursday.  According to North Central PA dot com, American Rescue Workers on Elmira Street will serve a drive through or walk up meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m, The Newberry Church of Christ at 2100 Linn Street will serve from 11am til 2pm providing a blanket for each family that attends.  Hughesville Friends Church on South 3^rd Street will have a meal from noon until 3 and Muncy VFW will have a meal Thursday at 11am at their location at 12 North Market Street.  The New Love Center in Jersey Shore will have a Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday from 11am until 12:30, but will be closed Thursday.

WOMAN WHO SOLD DRUGS TO UNDERCOVER OFFICER ARRESTED

A Lock Haven woman has been arrested for selling methamphetamine to an undercover informant several times between last August and this past summer.  According to North Central PA dot com, 45 year old Amanda Maggs completed four drug deals from various locations around Lock Haven with officers.  Maggs was charged with eight counts of possession with intent to deliver and four counts of criminal use of a communication facility. She posted $50,000 unsecured bail earlier in November.

ASSAULT AND RAPE CHARGES IN SHAMOKIN

A 42 year old man from Paxinos has been incarcerated for strangulation, rape and assault at his home.  According to the News-Item, police say a victim reported that Dennis Allen Kodack Jr engaged in a fight with her that led to the rape and assault, after which she reported the crime at the Shamokin Police Department.  Since the incident happened under the jurisdiction of the Stonington State police, they conducted the interview with Kodack who said the incident was consensual. He was committed to Northumberland County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail.

WILLIAMSPORT WINS GRANT FOR RECREATION AT SHAW PARK

The Pennsylvania DCNR has awarded the City of Williamsport grant money to continue development of Shaw Park including include site improvements and the construction of a pump track.  According to Mayor Derek Slaughter, the competitive grant of over 224 thousand dollars was awarded through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program with a variety of federal and state resources.  Slaughter thanked Senator Gene Yaw and Representative Jamie Flick along with officials from DCNR and Governor Shapiro, for the investment in the city, specifically for the recreational improvements that have been a top priority for his administration.  The proposed pump track will include a beginner, intermediate and advanced track and will provide an inclusive, accessible space to explore recreational activity and fitness for residents.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRAVEL MAY SEE WEATHER CHALLENGES

Triple A says between 55 and 56 million people are traveling over the week surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday and Pennsylvania is expecting to face weather issues that could slow down that travel today and tomorrow with another separate storm expected  by the weekend according to Accuweather.  Some gas prices have been reduced at local Sheetz locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia, who report they have lowered their Unleaded 88 gas price to $1.99 a gallon until Monday, Nov. 27 at midnight.

SPORTS

NFL Monday Night Football
Eagles 21            Chiefs 17
ThanksgivingDay Football
Green Bay @ Detroit 12:30pm FOX
Washington @ Dallas 4:30pm CBS
San Francisco @ Seattle 8:20pm NBC
Friday
Miami vs Jets 3pm Prime Video
NFL Sunday
Steelers vs Bengals 1pm CBS
Patriots vs NY Giants 1pm FOX
Cleveland @ Denver 4:05pm FOX
Buffalo @ Philadelphia 4:25pm CBS
Ravens vs LA Chargers 8:20pm NBC
NCAA FOOTBALL FRIDAY
Penn State vs Michigan State 7:30pm

NBA
Hornets 121        Celtics 118
Bucks 142           Wizards 129
Heat 118             Bulls 100
Timberwolves 117  Knicks 100
Clippers 124       Spurs 99
Warriors 121      Rockets 116

NHL
Dallas Stars 6      NY Rangers 3

NHL Wednesday
Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers 7pm TNT
NY Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins 7pm ESPN+
Buffalo vs Washington 7pm ESPN+
Philadelphia vs NY Islanders 7:30pm ESPN+
Vegas vs Dallas 9:30 TNT

STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE GUNSHOTS IN LOYALSOCK

Pennsylvania State Police responded to reports of a gunshot on Monday at the 200 block of Russell Avenue in Loyalsock Township.  According to North Central PA dot com, the deceased victim was identified as Jeffrey Aderhold II and police are involved in an active investigation.  According to police scanner information, Aderhold’s death may have been caused by a self-inflicted gunshot.  If you have information, please call State Police at Montoursville 570 368-5700. 

EVIDENCE IN ARMORY BREAK-IN DISCOVERED DURING SEARCH

Information has just been released this week about an investigation into a juvenile being shot November third that police say may have uncovered evidence about a burglary at the National Range and Armory at 531 Washington Blvd.  According to the Sun Gazette, a 14-year-old and a juvenile friend sought treatment for the injured teen who told police he was shot in the foot while standing inside a home on Memorial Avenue.  After obtaining a search warrant, city police discovered evidence that was consistent with the injuries the boy sustained and also with evidence found at the armory, such as broken glass and discovery of clothes that the suspects were allegedly wearing while caught on surveillance footage.  Police say seven guns were stolen during the break-in last month, but no arrests have been made as of yet.

PLAN PRESENTED FOR FORMER LYCOMING MALL PROPERTY

FAMVEST, the developer and owner of the land in Muncy Township that was once the Lycoming Mall, have announced upcoming plans for the project and have chosen a name for the mixed use site.  According to executives at FAMVEST, they have dubbed the soon to be thriving commercial community  “The District at Lycoming Valley” and expect to offer a diverse mix of retail and commercial options, healthcare services, housing, and recreational space. “The District” will be able to offer hundreds of full and part-time positions for those in the region.

WOODLANDS BANK DONATES THROUGH EITC PROGRAM

Woodlands Bank has given a 5 thousand dollar donation to the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport thanks to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program or EITC. Every year since 2007, the Community Arts Center provides exceptional arts programming that enhances the classroom curriculum of nine school districts across a multi-county geographic reach in Northcentral Pennsylvania.  According to president of Woodlands bank, Jon Conklin, the bank’s ability to utilize the EITC program and help support the CAC enriches the lives of all those who reside here , and it brings a cultural depth to the region that their organization is proud to support.

DRUG OFFICERS ARREST WILLIAMSPORT MAN

A Williamsport man is in custody after Lycoming County Narcotics Enforcement Unit detectives said he dealt cocaine and methamphetamine from his Glennwood Avenue apartment to multiple people, including confidential informants.  According to North Central PA dot com,  police say 40 year old Victor Lamar Gibbs, a known local cocaine dealer, had football sized chunks of cocaine in his possession, and allegedly manufactured meth in the home before selling 61 grams of it to the undercover detective who videotaped the interactions.  Gibbs will be charged with felony possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance and criminal use of a communication facility, and is being held at the Lycoming County Prison in lieu of 95 thousand dollars bail monetary.

TEEN DRIVER IDENTIFIED IN MONDAY’S FATAL CRASH

Reports of the identity of the Middleburg teenager who was killed Monday in a car accident along Route 104 and Troxelville Road in Center Township have been released.  According to the Standard Journal, 16-year-old Midd-West student Hayden Gipson was the teen driver who lost his life.  Gipson’s 2001 Mitsubishi collided with a truck-tractor combination driven by 49 year old Jason Sones of Watsontown.  At a high rate of spend with a frosted windshield, Gipson struck the truck and the vehicle became trapped underneath the frame of the tractor trailer.  The truck driver was not injured.

FALLEN SHAMOKIN OFFICER HONORED

A memorial was dedicated to honor a Shamokin City Police Department officer who was killed in the line of duty on November 13^th, 1983.  According to WNEP, Corporal David Whitmer was shot by Preston Pfifley when he was drunk and shooting at police.  Pfifley was convicted of first-degree murder, but was spared the death penalty and died in prison in 2013.  Whitmer was the first and only Shamokin police officer to be killed in the line of duty.  Dozens of police officers from the region gathered in memory of such a dedicated law enforcement member.

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER IN SUNBURY

The free annual Thanksgiving dinner in Sunbury is set to go on this year, despite slower than normal donations.  According to coordinators who plan to serve 700 to 1,000 meals Thanksgiving Day, they are grateful for the number of volunteers who have helped prepare the dinners for the community over the past 25 years. The meal will be prepared and served at the  Zion Lutheran social Hall on 5^th and Market Streets starting with coffee and donuts starting at 9am.  The meals will be ready at noon and will also be delivered to the high rises across the city.  Those who want to donate of volunteer to help serve or deliver meals, call Rhonda Fisher at 570-765-3850 or 570-658-2634.

SPORTS

PIAA District 4 Football Playoffs Week 3 Tomorrow
Class A Championship South Williamsport @ Muncy – BYB Game of the Week
Double A Championship Southern Columbia @ Troy
Triple A Championship Loyalsock @ Danville
States Quad A Round 3  Selinsgrove vs Bethlehem Catholic @ Catasqua

NBA
Mavericks 130     Wizards 117
Knicks 116          Hawks 114
Celtics 117          76ers 107
Bucks 128            Raptors 112
Suns 133              Timberwolves 115
Kings 125            Lakers 110
Cavaliers 109       Trail Blazers 95

Men’s College Basketball Friday
Bucknell @ Duke in Durham, NC 6pm (ACCN)
Butler @ Michigan State
Stonehill @ Kentucky 7pm ESPN
UCR @ North Carolina
Maryland @ Villanova8:30pm FS1

NHL
Flyers 3               Hurricanes 1
Oilers 4                Kraken 3
Avalanche 8        Ducks 2
Canucks 4           Islanders 3

NFL Thursday night Football
Cincinnati @ Baltimore 8:15pm Prime Video
NCAA Football This week
Tonight –     Pitt vs Boston College 7pm ESPN
Saturday –   Rutgers @ Penn State 12pm  FS1
                   Wake Forest @ Notre Dame 3:30pm NBC

NO EXPLOSIVES FOUND IN SUNBURY FROM BOMB THREAT

There were no explosives found by bomb sniffing dogs brought in to investigate three separate bomb threats in Sunbury over the weekend.  According to the Daily Item, Sunbury police say an investigation is underway and they suspect that one individual is responsible for the series of calls and threats against the Burger King Restaurant on North 4^th Street came in between Saturday night and Sunday when a third bomb threat causing another evacuation and lock down.  Authorities say there is no threat to the public, but if you have information about the weekend incidents in Sunbury, call Northumberland County 911.

NEW YORK MAN SENTENCED FOR INDECENT EXPOSURE

A man from Ghent, NY who was charged for sharing sexually explicit video material with a minor and took a plea deal was sentenced this week to 3 to 9 years in state prison for corruption of minors and indecent exposure.  According to North Central PA dot com, 41 year old Jeremy Thomas Frick was granted the chance to spend Thanksgiving with his family before he reports to serve his term, after the defense asked President Judge Nancy Butts to delay the sentence until January 1^st.  Frick must report to the Lycoming County Prison December 4^th, and following his release will be on the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) list for 25 years.

REAL ESTATE TAX INCREASE A POSSIBILITY IN WILLIAMSPORT

Monday night’s budget work session with City Council and Mayor Derek Slaughter proposed the idea of a 1 mil increase in real estate taxes for 2024.  According to the Sun Gazette, City Council is considering the increase even though the city anticipates being over in the general fund, there was still an 800 thousand dollar deficit the city has to make up for its share of debt service.  The 1 mil tax increase could make up for it.  Mayor Slaughter said expenditures are down and surely there will be more conversations about the budget going forward. Another Council work session for the budget is this Wednesday night.

WEIS DONATES TO PVA

Weis Markets announced it has donated $200,000 to Paralyzed Veterans of America. Officials from Weis Markets presented the check to PVA on Friday at their Enola, PA, store.  The donation was raised through a four-week in-store campaign in October and includes a corporate donation, supporting  PVA’s mission to help our most severely injured heroes have access to quality health care, and meaningful careers.

STATE POLICE SEEKING SHEEP SHOOTER

Another instance of someone shooting sheep near Winfield in Snyder County has occurred.  According to State Police at Selinsgrove, another sheep being killed was reported, this instance was along Apple Butter Hollow Road in Jackson Township.  The animal was in its enclosure and was hit with a small caliber bullet sometime overnight on either October 27^th to 28^th.  If you have any information about three local sheep shootings, please contact Selinsgrove State Police.

NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL FLASHING AT FAIRFIELD AND BRUSHY RIDGE

There is a newly installed traffic light at Fairfield Road and Brushy Ridge Road that is expected to be active this week and motorists are advised to use caution  when approaching the new signal.  According to PennDOT, Fairfield Road will have a flashing yellow light and drivers should proceed through the intersection with care.  Brushy Ridge Road will have a flashing red light requiring motorists to stop and check for a clear intersection before proceeding. The intersection lights will flash for a week before the signal becomes fully activated after next Tuesday the 21^st of November. The traffic signal at this intersection is part of a multi-year project that will reconstruct Fairfield Road, replacing the structure carrying Lycoming Mall Drive over Bennetts Run.

WILD BOAR SPOTTED IN PA

Feral Swine, or wild boar, have been spotted in just over 20 percent of Pennsylvania counties and there is worry that their destructive behavior could cause problems by disturbing local ecosystems.  According to North Central PA dot com, a study by University of Georgia Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health the boar are an invasive species growing in population throughout the country.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the hogs can cause approximately $2.5 billion in damages each year.  Wild hogs are most active at night and hunting them is completely unregulated in Pennsylvania. If you suspect wild boar activity near you contact wildlife authorities and report them.

FCFP BRINGS ON NEW CFO

The First Community Foundation Partnership has brought on a new chief financial officer who brings over two decades of accounting and finance experience to the team.  According to the FCF Partnership website, Steven Simms most recently comptroller and business operations manager at Lycoming County Resource Management Services and will now oversee the financial, accounting, and investment activities of the Foundation, including the FCFP Philanthropy Center and Rider Park. The Foundation works to improve the quality of life in north central Pennsylvania through community leadership, the promotion of philanthropy, the strengthening of nonprofit impact and perpetual stewardship.  Get Info about FCFP at 570-321-1500.

SPORTS

PIAA State Soccer Semi-Finals Today
Girls
Class 2A Central Columbia vs Northwestern Lehigh @ Harman-Geist Memorial Field in Hazelton 5pm
Class 3A Shikellamy vs Abington Heights @ Harman-Geist Memorial Field in Hazelton 5pm
Boys
Class 2A Central Columbia vs Quaker Valley @ Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona 6pm

PIAA District 4 Football Playoffs Week 3 Friday
Class A Championship South Williamsport @ Muncy – BYB Game of the Week
Double A Championship Southern Columbia @ Troy
Triple A Championship Loyalsock @ Danville
States Quad A Round 3  Selinsgrove vs Bethlehem Catholic @ Catasqua

NFL Monday Night Football
Broncos  24        Bills  22
NFL Thursday night Football
Cincinnati @ Baltimore 8:15pm Prime Video
NCAA Football This week
Thursday – Pitt vs Boston College 7pm ESPN
Saturday – Rutgers @ Penn State 12pm  FS1
                 Wake Forest @ Notre Dame 3:30pm NBC

NBA
Celtics 114          Knicks 98
Raptors 111        Wizards 107
Bucks 118           Bulls 109
Kings 132           Cavaliers 120

NHL
Oilers 4               Islanders 1
Avalanche 5        Kraken 1